THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Friday that it obtained an P875 million quick response fund replenishment from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
Social Welfare and Development Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said the money would allow the agency to maintain its disaster relief operations.
“We are very grateful for the DBM because the agency has always favorably acted upon our requests for replenishment,” she added.
DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao. Contributed Photo
The quick response reserve was intended for procuring supplies, including food packs, hygiene kits, tents, and other relief goods during calamities.
As a member of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the DSWD was allotted P1.75 billion in quick response fund under the General Appropriations Act of 2024.
The DSWD was allowed by law to request replenishment if its obligation reaches 50 percent.
Dumlao said the agency has so far distributed 18,316 family food packs to families affected by typhoons Nika and Ofel.
“We have a continuous response operation and goods prepositioning in place to guarantee that those affected by the typhoons receive ongoing support,” she added.
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